Table Tennis Basic Strokes - Backhand Block Against Loop

Start of Return to Ready Position

Start of Return to Ready Position

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Points to look for:

• The shouders are turning back towards being square to the line of play, as the right elbow is being brought back towards the side of the body.
• The bat has been returned to a neutral position, with the edge of the bat upright and the tip facing forward to the line of play, so that a forehand or backhand can be played with ease.
• The player is now watching his opponent play his stroke.

• Ready Position
• Middle of Backswing
• End of Backswing
• Beginning of Forward Swing
• Contact With the Ball
• End of Follow Through
• Start of Return to Ready Position
• Return to Ready Position